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The Rock Music, a collective of Spirit-led, Christ-centered worshippers flourishing for more than two decades in the heart of Utah, is set to bow The Future Is Sure July 14. Produced by Sam Hart (Aaron Shust), Joel Pack, Jordan Clark and Nate Pyfer, the seven song EP features five originals along with two beloved classics reimagined in the acclaimed ensemble’s signature style.

Today is the release date for 'Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success' (Bold Vision Books) and to celebrate, Amber Weigand-Buckley (multi-award-winning founding editor of Leading Hearts magazine), Lisa Burris Burns, and 30 powerful female contributors, celebrate with a Number One New Release debut on Amazon.

Joseph Habedank, one of today’s leading voices in Christian music is set to release “The Basement,” on Daywind Records, Friday, May 25th. The date signifies his ten years of sobriety from drugs. The track is co-written by Habedank and is a homage to the thousands of church basements that hold meetings for people seeking recovery from addiction across the world.

Steven Malcolm is back with a monstrous new track featuring LZ7, “Monster,” available today on all DSPs. The song, produced by Jimmy James and Dayme highlights Steven's battle with inner demons.

Seasoned singer/songwriter and worship leader Brad Alden revealed a new song of worship over the weekend titled “Awake the Soul In Me”. The song was performed live at Coastline Community Church this past Sunday, where Alden currently serves, and it quickly debuted in the Top 50 on iTunes ® Christian Singles Chart. The track is now available across all digital platforms for people and congregations to sing around the globe.

Two-time GRAMMY® nominee Phil Wickham has officially dropped anchor track, “The Jesus Way,” from his highly anticipated new studio album, slated to release this fall. Three years in the making, the standout selection borrows language from The Beatitudes and serves as a personal declaration of allegiance for the singer/songwriter. Listen to “The Jesus Way” HERE, and watch the official music video HERE.

Chart-topping bluegrass Gospel leaders Chosen Road return June 23 with the much-anticipated new full-length set It Never Gets Old. Hallmarked by the band’s signature blend of traditional Appalachian instrumentation and tight harmonies atop fresh originals and updated arrangements of familiar favorites, the Thoroughbred Records release was produced by group members Zachary Alvis, Tyler Robertson and Jonathan Buckner.

Colton Dixon is making several National TV appearances over the next few weeks.  On May 28th, Dixon will perform the Song of the Year-nominated and longest-running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022, "Build A Boat," with multi-platinum country star Gabby Barrett on the 10th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards.

Javen is roaring back strong after a five-year recording hiatus since he dropped his last album, Grace (JCM/Tyscot). The veteran vocalist has dropped a pulsating new congregational worship singalong track, “Year of Yes,” which features Tim Bowman Jr. who is best-known for his Billboard Top Ten hits such as “Fix Me” and the No. 1 cut, “I’m Good.”

Jason Crabb, 2-time GRAMMY® award and 22-time GMA Dove award-winning singer/songwriter, has released his highly anticipated EP, 'Good Morning Mercy.' This collection of powerful songs showcases Crabb's undeniable talent and delivers a powerful message of hope, redemption, and gratitude. With his remarkable vocals and soul-stirring lyrics, Crabb once again proves why he is one of the most-awarded male vocalists in the music scene.